Ampharos
Neo Genesis · 001/111 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Neo GenesisNumber
001/111
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Ampharos: Rarity & Collectibility
Ampharos in its sought-after Unlimited_Holofoil variant is a Holo Rare — the shimmering pulls that built the hobby and that set-builders prize most. Cataloged as Holo Rare #001/111 of the Neo Genesis set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Ampharos?
In 2026, a Near Mint Ampharos (Holo Rare, Neo Genesis #001/111) changes hands at roughly $24.30, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $24.30, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $8.97. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $24.30, Lightly Played $18.99, Moderately Played $15.16, Heavily Played $11.54, Damaged $8.97 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Ampharos is valued near $518.75 — about 21x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Ampharos: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Ampharos sits around $518.75 — roughly 21x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $60.00, CGC 10 $199.00, CGC 9.5 $82.99 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 2 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $11.95 | $11.95 | $11.95 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $22.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 1 | $71.84 | $71.84 | $71.84 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $16.29 | $16.29 | $16.29 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $14.04 | $14.04 | $14.04 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.75 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $82.99 | $82.99 | $82.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $518.75 | $518.75 | $518.75 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $19.49 | $19.49 | $19.49 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $29.67 | $23.50 | $35.83 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 6 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 18 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $16.06 | $16.06 | $16.06 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.97 | $8.97 | $8.97 | 71 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $11.54 | $13.00 | $13.75 | 85 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $18.99 | $17.99 | $20.57 | 145 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.16 | $15.00 | $21.76 | 124 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 | 111 |
Collector Outlook for Ampharos
Holo Rares such as Ampharos are perennial favorites, and nostalgia keeps demand for clean copies durable. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Ampharos on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
